Habitat for Humanity Director of Community Resource Development, Susan Harkins, joined Club members at our Wednesday, March 13th, evening meeting and presented an overview of the work of the Raritan Valley Chapter. She discussed ongoing projects and dispelled some of the myths surrounding their work. For instance, the homes they build with volunteers are not given away to families, but are transferred to them only after the family has committed many hours of work in the construction of the home and qualified for a low-interest mortgage. The program boasts numerous success stories by helping to lift families out of poverty and stabilize family circumstances. The Raritan Valley Chapter recently opened a "ReStore" in Manville that offers gently used furniture, appliances, home decór, jewelry and more to the public at dramatic discounts. The ReStore accepts donations and all proceeds from sales support their community projects.
Pictured below are Rotary Past-president Anthony Franchini and Susan Harkins.
